Overview
Dawei Lu, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in adult degenerative conditions of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. His area of special interest is minimally invasive spine surgery. He utilizes the latest technology and current knowledge to help patients with a wide spectrum of spine problems through surgical and non-surgical means. He emphasizes selecting the least invasive technique to address a patient’s condition based on their age, pathology, and symptoms.Dr. Lu is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the North American Spine Society. He was born and raised in New Orleans. He enjoys downhill skiing, mountain and road cycling, boating, and fishing.
Dr. Lu is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Laminectomy.
Dr. Lu is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1500 Continental Pl, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
2720 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Dr. Chapman is keen on understanding the underlying pathology as clearly as possible and finding the best possible non-operative or surgical options for patients to be able to achieve a lasting, improved quality of life. Dr. Chapman is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Diskitis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Chapman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Chapman is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dawei Lu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dawei Lu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dawei Lu by calling their office at 360-424-7041. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dawei Lu a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dawei Lu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spinal Stenosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Dawei Lu specialize in?
While Dr. Dawei Lu is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Laminectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Dawei Lu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dawei Lu has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Dawei Lu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dawei Lu accept my insurance?
Dr. Dawei Lu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 360-424-7041 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Spinal StenosisDr. Lu isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Lu isDistinguished. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Advanced
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Herniated DiskDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- LaminectomyDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Experienced
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- BursitisDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- CoccydyniaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- Foot DropDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.